Urban economics and real estate : theory and policy /
McDonald, John F., 1943-
Urban economics and real estate : theory and policy / John F. McDonald, Daniel P. McMillen. - Second edition. - vii, 551 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to urban economics -- World urbanization -- Schools of thought in urban economics -- Location decisions, agglomeration economies, and the origins of cities -- The economic functions of cities -- Introduction to urban location patterns : static analysis -- Using the monocentric city model -- Empirical testing of the monocentric city model -- Real estate law and institutions -- Housing in urban areas -- Housing policy -- Real estate markets -- Real estate development and investment -- The public sector in urban areas -- Urban infrastructure -- Urban transportation -- Urban social problems : a case study of urban areas of the northeastern U.S. -- Urban poverty and its spatial concentration in the U.S. -- Urban poverty in developing countries -- Crime in urban areas -- Education, labor markets, and migration -- Models of metropolitan economic growth -- Agglomeration economies, technical change, and urban growth -- Economic development policies for urban areas.
047059148X 9780470591482
2009052152
Urban economics
Real property
Real estate development
Real estate business
Urban policy
HT321 / .M348 2011
330.91732
Urban economics and real estate : theory and policy / John F. McDonald, Daniel P. McMillen. - Second edition. - vii, 551 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to urban economics -- World urbanization -- Schools of thought in urban economics -- Location decisions, agglomeration economies, and the origins of cities -- The economic functions of cities -- Introduction to urban location patterns : static analysis -- Using the monocentric city model -- Empirical testing of the monocentric city model -- Real estate law and institutions -- Housing in urban areas -- Housing policy -- Real estate markets -- Real estate development and investment -- The public sector in urban areas -- Urban infrastructure -- Urban transportation -- Urban social problems : a case study of urban areas of the northeastern U.S. -- Urban poverty and its spatial concentration in the U.S. -- Urban poverty in developing countries -- Crime in urban areas -- Education, labor markets, and migration -- Models of metropolitan economic growth -- Agglomeration economies, technical change, and urban growth -- Economic development policies for urban areas.
047059148X 9780470591482
2009052152
Urban economics
Real property
Real estate development
Real estate business
Urban policy
HT321 / .M348 2011
330.91732